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Push or Pull When Moving Heavy Objects?
When you are moving heavy objects, is it better to push it or pull it? This depends on a variety of factors like the placement of the object and the amount of maneuvering required. Both pushing and pulling require force.
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What are Ergonomics?
All of us can benefit from the science of Ergonomics. In work, school and daily life, proper ergonomics can help create a safe work environment and eliminate injuries that can occur when the human body is placed in improper anatomical positions.
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Achilles Tendinosis Surgery: What To Expect?
If you continue to suffer from Achilles tendon pain for a long period of time after attempting conservative treatments, you may have to consider other options. Your doctor may order an MRI scan that reveals the tendon is damaged and that it will not heal on its own.
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Staying Fit During Winter
“Baby it’s cold outside.” Dark nights and cold days make us want to stay inside. The dreary winter months can be draining and even depressing. Part of the winter we drive to work in the dark and drive home in the dark.
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Stay Safe on a Ladder
Most of us have climbed a ladder at some point. The simplicity of climbing a ladder may conceal the risk associated with using one. You can easily slip, lose your balance, overreach, or fall because you’ve used the wrong ladder.
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My Aching Achilles
Injuries to the Achilles Tendon are common particularly among active men over the age of 35. Overuse, lack of stretching, aging (especially men over 35), and high impact repetitive activities like running, basketball, and tennis can cause injury.
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Driving Ergonomics
Road trip! When the holidays come around many of us will load up in the car and travel long distances. Holidays, vacations and sometimes even business trips may cause us to spend hours and even days in the car.
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Enjoy Holiday Cheer without Cleaning Injuries
It’s about that time to “deck the halls” as you prepare to entertain family and friends throughout the upcoming celebrations. During rush and fuss of preparing for company many people suffer from cleaning injuries.
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Prevent Leaf Raking Injuries
After a long hard day of raking leaves, you look forward to a refreshing sleep, but the pain in your back keeps you awake all hours of the night. Leaf raking injuries and associated pain can cause many a sleepless night and may even cost you a trip to the Doctor or Physical Therapist.
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Pregnancy Exercise Guidelines
Like many other moms-to-be you may have a bunch of questions about proper healthcare during your pregnancy. Exercising during pregnancy is a common topic many healthcare providers face on regular basis.
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